Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.
Hunter Biden pleaded guiltyHunter Biden, the president's son, pleaded guilty today to nine federal tax charges in Los Angeles. He told his lawyers that he did not want to subject his family to another round of humiliation after his wrenching gun trial in Delaware nearly three months ago. The dramatic development signaled the final stages of a five-plus-year investigation into the period in which Biden was bankrolling his uncontrollable drug and alcohol addiction through lucrative overseas consulting contracts — while not paying his taxes. The plea exposes Biden, 54, to an outcome that seemed unthinkable last year, when his lawyers were on the cusp of no-prison plea agreement: significant time behind bars. He now faces a maximum prison sentence of up to 17 years or a fine of up to $1.3 million, on top of the possible sentence of 25 years for federal gun charges on which a jury convicted him in June. President Biden has the power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes. But as his son appeared in court today, the White House press secretary said that the president did not plan to pardon him. 🇺🇸 2024 The presidential election is 61 days away. Here's the latest from the campaign trail.
Trump said Musk would help him cut government spendingDonald Trump said today that, if elected, he would create a government efficiency commission that would conduct a sweeping audit of the government and recommend "drastic reforms" for cutting waste. The idea was pitched to him by Elon Musk, who Trump said would lead the effort. Trump proposed the commission during a speech to business leaders in New York. He also said he planed to lower the corporate tax rate to 15 percent from 21 percent and increase tariffs on imports. Here's what else to know:
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Investigators look for a motive in the Georgia school shootingThe police found evidence that the 14-year-old student accused of opening fire yesterday at his Georgia high school and killing four people was interested in mass shootings. Officials said he appeared to be particularly obsessed with the 2018 massacre at a high school in Parkland, Fla. Law enforcement officials had interviewed the teenager more than a year ago about online school shooting threats, but were unable to definitively link those threats to him. Here's what we know about the victims, and the latest on the shooting.
Teenage vaping dropped to a 10-year lowIn an annual survey conducted from January through May, less than 8 percent of high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past month. That's significantly down from a peak of about 27 percent in 2019. Experts attributed the decline to public campaigns, flavor bans in some regions and crackdowns on sales of illicit products. More top news
Football is backA new N.F.L. season begins tonight with a matchup between two of the league's top teams: the Baltimore Ravens and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. My colleagues at The Athletic will cover the game live. For longtime fans, the start of the game will look unusual. The league changed the kickoff rules to bring back some excitement, while still keeping an eye on safety. Here's what to know about the changes. You can also check out our predictions for the season.
The art carnival Luna Luna is coming to New YorkThis fall, Manhattan's Hudson Yards will be home to an original Basquiat Ferris wheel and a Keith Haring-designed carousel. They are two of the high-art-meets-fairground attractions featured in Luna Luna, the once lost art carnival that was rescued and restored in recent years by the rapper Drake. No, you can't ride the rides. But you can come face to face with treasures that until recently most in the art world didn't even realize existed.
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Cook: Buttered noodles with jammy eggs is a speedy, pantry-friendly meal. Watch: The anime series "Terminator Zero" reinvigorates a weary franchise. Read: Porter Fox's "Category Five" is one of the most anticipated nonfiction books of the fall. Travel: In these European destinations, you can swim near the city center. Learn: Certain dietary patterns are more associated with longer lives than others. Protect: Fall is approaching. We have tips for packing away your summer clothes. Hunt: Which Philadelphia-area home would you buy for less than $500,000? Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all of our games here.
The upside of nosebleed seatsTo reach the last row of Section 323 in Arthur Ashe Stadium — one of the highest vantage points from which to watch U.S. Open matches — you need to climb a heart-pumping 86 steps. But once you get there, there are advantages: The seats are cheaper, the breeze feels luxurious on a hot summer day, and the views are incredible. My colleagues recently climbed up there and spoke to nosebleed enthusiasts who mentioned another benefit: Unlike the courtside seats, fans can talk to each other without disturbing the match. Have a prized evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Philip Pacheco was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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